Cossack Ataman Cavalry (ETW Unit)
| Cossack Ataman Cavalry (ETW Unit) | |
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| Class | Light Cavalry |
| Unit Size | 60 Men |
| Weaponry | Swords |
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| Region | Russia |
| Recruitment Cost | 950 |
| Upkeep Cost | 280 |
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| Building Requirements | Royal Palace |
| Technology Requirements | Carbines |
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Cossacks are a free warrior people, fine horsemen and terrible foes, from the steppes of Russia and Asia.
Overview
They are organised into large hosts, each under the leadership of an ataman, or chief. Within each host, smaller Cossack bands fight as separate units. Traditionally, Cossacks are cavalrymen without peer, as might be expected of a steppe people, but they are equally adept at fighting on foot. They are personally brave, even headstrong, in the presence of enemies, something that can make them too eager to get into the fight.
Historically, Russians and other Eastern Europeans have had an ambiguous relationship with the Cossacks. There is admiration for their fighting qualities, yet a certain wariness of their wild nature. This has not stopped them being used as irregular troops by many nations. Even as late as the Second World War entire Cossack divisions were used by the Soviet Army, and then by the Germans who invaded Russia. Those Cossacks who served with the Germans (there were Cossack Waffen-SS divisions) were either killed in combat or captured and sent to die in labour camps.
Details
Similar to Cossacks except that they lack any ranged attack and have slightly superior stats. They function as any light cavalry normally does; they excel in scouting out the enemy and striking when not expected. Along with their relatively high morale for a light cavalry unit they also inspire nearby units. This means you can use them to reinforce your lines at a crucial point or to ride behind your men to bolster their morale.
